Ever see the tall, slender religious candles with images of saints painted on them inside your grocery store and wonder what they are for? Here is what you need to know about the religious candles ...

In December 1965 “A Charlie Brown Christmas” was aired. In this story Charlie Brown was sent to get the biggest and most beautiful tree but instead he chose the smallest and most misshapen tree on the ...

Many churches have an Advent candle in the season that leads into Christmas, and others have adopted carolling by candlelight. Jews celebrate a miracle that occurred as a small band rededicated the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As Christmas grows closer and closer, those who celebrate are busy with last minute preparations, including gift wrapping, holiday ...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – As Christians around the world observe Advent, the wreath serves as a symbol of Jesus’ impending birth. The Advent season is a sacred period of anticipation and spiritual preparation ...

Many Christians are celebrating Advent. Even though the Messiah came, Christians still wait for the Messiah to come and save us. In the New Testament, First Peter 1:4-7 talks of an inheritance in ...

The weeks leading up to Christmas are typically a time of anticipation and preparation for Christians, but for some immigrant congregations the... During Advent, immigrant congregations find hope ...

LOS ANGELES — As the season of Advent begins, many Christians turn toward quiet reflection and preparation for Christmas. But in several Southern California congregations with large immigrant ...